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·2 December 2025
Golden Boy 2025: the successor to Lamine Yamal has been named! (Official)

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·2 December 2025

Golden Boy 2025: the verdict is in!

Golden Boy 2025: the successor to Lamine Yamal has been named! (Official)
Désiré Doué has reached a major milestone by clinching the Golden Boy 2025 award, succeeding Lamine Yamal. The PSG striker, who delivered a dazzling year, absolutely dominated the vote with 450 points, finishing far ahead of a field packed with prestigious contenders. This trophy, awarded by a panel of 50 European media outlets, cements his meteoric rise on the continental stage.
The final ranking reveals a stunning gap between the new winner and his rivals, highlighting the exceptional impact of the young Frenchman throughout the season. Several emerging stars complete the list, with Real Madrid and PSG enjoying a strong presence.
Golden Boy 2025 Ranking:1 – Désiré Doué (PSG), 450 pts2 – Arda Güler (Real Madrid), 163 pts3 – Pau Cubarsí (Barça), 161 pts4 – Dean Huijsen (Real Madrid), 160 pts5 – Kenan Yildiz (Juventus), 148 pts6 – Franco Mastantuono (Real Madrid), 41 pts7 – Warren Zaïre-Emery (PSG), 37 pts8 – Jobe Bellingham (Dortmund), 28 pts9 – Francesco Esposito (Inter), 19 pts10 – Lucas Bergvall (Tottenham), 13 pts









































